<p>I haven’t paid for the deposit yet, but can I still submit my app for housing?
By the way, what is the main difference between residence hall and apartments? Apartment has more space, but how come it is less expensive?</p>
<p>yes…$45 non refundable deposit…worth it since housing is first come first served</p>
<p>@shinywing - Are you an incoming freshman?</p>
<p>There’s actually three types of housing arrangements: residence halls, suites, and apartments.</p>
<p>Typically, residence halls & suites are for underclassmen while the apartments are usually exclusive to upperclassmen. The apartments do have more space, but it’s also less expensive because some apartments don’t include utility (electricity, etc) and they are off campus (which is less convenient than being on campus). That’s the short version.</p>
<p>Yes I am an incoming freshman. My top choice is Parkside Apartments. I’m more like the type of people who like privacy. I’m also not that outgoing…and I don’t really like parties…so I guess Parkside Apartments is the best choice for me. (It suits me, right?)</p>
<p>Is it really that far away from the campus? I don’t mind walking, but if it’s TOO far away then no thanks…lol</p>
<p>Do you have any suggestions for me other than Parkside Apartments? I’m not that picky…the only thing I would like to have is a quiet environment…and my own bathroom…pretty much that’s it.</p>
<p>Parkside Apartments is usually reserved for upperclassmen, but freshman can live in Parkside Apartments, too. I have a friend who lives at Parkside Apartments, and he likes the privacy.</p>
<p>But as a freshman, I highly recommend living in a suite or dorm. You would want to make friends the first few weeks and stick with them for the next four years.</p>
<p>But your best choice would be Parkside Arts & Humanities or Parkside International Residential College. People say nothing much goes on in these two buildings, and it’s kind of dead. But living at Parkside A&H or IRC, you will be living in a suite of 8 people, and there are two bathrooms in each suite.</p>
<p>I’ve lived in Parkside (Art and Humanities) specifically and I like my privacy too. I’m not a big party-goer and I go to sleep early. I study in my room as opposed to going to the libraries and such. I love Parkside. It’s quiet and it’s never really a disturbance. It’s also next to the good dining hall (;</p>
<p>Also, sharing a bathroom with 4 people isn’t that bad. It’s way better than sharing it with the whole flooor. Arts and Humanities and IRC are both nice, but A&H is the newer one. You would be the 4th year to live in it, I believe. If you get a chance, I recommend taking a tour of both places and seeing what you like. I personally don’t really like Parkside Apartments because there’s no AC (only a heater) and the hallways are all white, it looks… unwelcoming. The bathrooms are really small too, not very spacious. But that’s only what I’ve seen.</p>
<p>I highly recommend you take a housing tour if possible to check it out!
Also, Parkside is a little farther than everything else than the other dorms. But then again, USC has a fairly small campus so it’s not that bad of a walk. I personally have a bike so it’s great!</p>
<p>What is the main difference between dorm and suite? How many people are living with me in each dorm/suite? I read the “Living at USC” booklet, but I still don’t get it…
sorry</p>
<p>ummm it’s actually okay for me to share a bathroom with a few people…but not just a big GROUP of people. Is it true that each floor only has a bathroom and everyone on the same floor uses the same bathroom?</p>
<p>Dorm style living has a communal bathroom, which means that around 38 people share 6 sinks, 4 toilets, and 4 showers. There are around 20 dorm rooms per floor in a dorm building. Each dorm houses two people.</p>
<p>Suite style living include two bathrooms, one on each side of the suite. On each side of the suite, there are two rooms. Each room houses two students. So, in each suite, there are 8 students.</p>